Behind a great game by Adam Beyerlein, who had two goals and two assists, Washington Little Capitals 18U defeated Lockport Express 18U, 11-0.

Beyerlein scored at 9:50 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Washington Little Capitals 18U and again while on the power play 7:16 into the second to make the score 4-0 Washington Little Capitals 18U.

Lockport Express 18U was doomed by its poor performance on special teams, as Washington Little Capitals 18U was able to score four times while on the power play.

Washington Little Capitals 18U forced Lockport Express 18U\’s goaltenders to work in net, finishing with 44 shots and forcing 33 saves. Antonio Szpara made 18 stops and Sam Milne made 15. Washington Little Capitals 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Lockport Express 18U to score on any of its three power plays. Washington Little Capitals 18U featured an improved defense during the game. Washington Little Capitals 18U averages 2.9 goals allowed per game. Washington Little Capitals 18U\’s goal total was higher than its season average. Washington Little Capitals 18U averages 3.3 goals per game.

Washington Little Capitals 18U also got points from Aaron Agena, who also tallied two goals and one assist, Justin Daves, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Cade Groton, who also racked up two goals and two assists to lead the team in points. Washington Little Capitals 18U also got a goal from Ryan Leibold as well. In addition, Washington Little Capitals 18U received assists from Sage Bittinger-Esser, who had one, David Leitzel, who had two, and Zach Norby, who had three.

Lockport Express 18U found itself stymied offensively, and got off a mere eight shots against Washington Little Capitals 18U\’s defense. Lockport Express 18U struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 26 penalty minutes for nine opposing power plays.